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Holly Anderson 🍇 @hollyanderson.bsky.social · 8h

you fucked around and now the Episcopalians are doing memes. are you happy now. are you

Screenshot of a Facebook post featuring three of the Portland protesters wearing inflatable frog costumes with the following text:

Episcopalians on Facebook
Elizabeth Rose Elrod • 22h •
Exodus 8:2-6
"But if you refuse to let them go, I will plague your whole country with frogs...
The frogs shall come up on you and on your people and on all your officials."

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Julianne McShane @juliannemcshane.bsky.social · 1h

NEW @motherjones.com: Nobody in that GOP group chat praising Hitler or making racist comments was a “kid,” as JD Vance claimed today

I tracked down their ages. (Weirdly, it seems nobody else did.)

Eight of the 11 in the group chat range from 24 to 35. Ages of others are unclear.

But… no “kids”!

No one in the GOP Hitler chat was a "kid"

We checked. Sorry, JD Vance.

www.motherjones.com

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Tom Nichols @radiofreetom.bsky.social · 6d

I refuse to write about anything related to democracy or the threat from Trump

TXRebel (She/Her) @redrebel.bsky.social · 6d

Full bore FASCISM has come to America, Tom.

Get the fuck over your puritanical objections to profanity, for fucks sake!

We have MUCH bigger fish to fry!

JFC!

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[The Great War & Modern Memory] @ps9714.bsky.social · 6d

Haha, I've an autographed copy of your last book on Democracy. 😅🙏🏽

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Tom Nichols @radiofreetom.bsky.social · 6d

IT'S FAKE

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Dawn Alene @dawnalene.bsky.social · 6d

This one too? My RI friend got it at a yard sale, I think

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Tom Nichols @radiofreetom.bsky.social · 6d

AUTOPEN

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 8h

Mike Johnson is upset that millions of people will protest kings on Saturday for the love of America.

NO
KINGS,
For the love of America.

October 18
NoKings.org

Picture of Statue of Liberty.

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BrianMCarroll @brianmcarroll.bsky.social · 1h

A few bad apples…

#GOP #YoungRepublicans

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 7h

JD Vance said today on the TPUSA podcast that these guys were “just a bunch of kids in a chat room.” bsky.app/profile/blue...

Blue Georgia @bluegeorgia.bsky.social · 8h

These are some of the leaked messages Young Republicans were sending in group chats.
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

BrianMCarroll @brianmcarroll.bsky.social · 1h

#jouerducoude

Dominique Roger part owner of Canada @ddum316.bsky.social · 10h

On lâche pas... On continue de mettre de la pression sur les commerces étatsuniens !💪💪💪

Le Journal de Montréal @journaldemontreal.com · 12h

Consommation: le boycott anti-américain se poursuit au Québec

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BrianMCarroll @brianmcarroll.bsky.social · 2h

Rhetorical question…

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 8h

It really is bizarre to me that every single member of GOP House leadership & the admin has decided their coordinated talking point this week is that the No Kings demonstrations this Sat are essentially acts of domestic terrorism. Are they that afraid of free & peaceful assembly?

BrianMCarroll @brianmcarroll.bsky.social · 2h

#ElbowsUp

Glen 🇨🇦 part owner of Canada* @honestcanadian.bsky.social · 4h

The Liberal's trade deal with Mexico is paying off already.
20,000 tonnes of Alberta beef and Canadian made pet food now being sold in Mexico.
www.cbc.ca/news/world/c...

Alberta beef entering Mexico’s Costco market where U.S. cuts once reigned | CBC News

Alberta beef is now stocked in the meat section of Costco Mexico's 41 locations, joining a host of other Canadian products on the shelves of the retail giant in the country. Agriculture Minister Heath...

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Q: Politico reported on a group chat of young Republicans. Does this just reflect some bad apples?

HOCHUL: Some bad apples? These are the future of the GOP. This is so vile it's hard to find the words to put into context ... there's gotta be consequences ... this bullshit has to stop.

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Joel Waterman 🧢🦔🐻☪☮𝔼✡ℹ️☯✝🗽🇺🇸🎲 @xtrole.bsky.social · 1d

“Those involved
must immediately resign from all
positions within their state and local
Young Republican organizations.”

Young Republicans:

"We are appalled by the vile and inexcusable
language revealed in the Politico article
published today. Such behavior is
disgraceful, unbecoming of any Republican,
and stands in direct opposition to the values
our movement represents. Those involved
must immediately resign from all
positions within their state and local
Young Republican organizations. We must
hold ourselves to the highest standards of
integrity, respect, and professionalism."

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
YOUNG REPUBLICAN NATIONAL FEDERATION

Source: https://x.com/yrnational/status/1978188660915777973?s=46

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Steve Vitoff @stevevitoff.bsky.social · 8h

Charlie Sykes: "...the national Young Republicans moved swifty 2purge the bigots...the board of directors [declared] they were “appalled by the vile&inexcusable language revealed in...Politico” & demanded that everyone involved “must immediately resign from all positions within...YR organizations.”"

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Republicans Against Trumpism @rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social · 1d

‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat

Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.

www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat

Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.

www.politico.com

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Seth Cotlar @sethcotlar.bsky.social · 5h

Seems bad. www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

Capitol Police called to investigate swastika in GOP congressional office

An American flag altered to include an image of a swastika was found in Rep. Dave Taylor’s office.

www.politico.com

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BrianMCarroll @brianmcarroll.bsky.social · 6h

Brilliant…

50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 8h

Mike Johnson is upset that millions of people will protest kings on Saturday for the love of America.

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 7h

Even Fox thinks he’s gone too far.

Tweet by Sam Stein: “Looks like Hegseth’s old employer, Fox News, has refused to sign his press requirements.” The image below is a joint statement from ABC News, CBS News, CNN, FOX News Media, and NBC News, explaining their refusal to agree to the Pentagon’s new journalist requirements that threaten core journalistic protections.

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BrianMCarroll @brianmcarroll.bsky.social · 8h

Fall colours by Dow’s Lake in #Ottawa…

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BrianMCarroll @brianmcarroll.bsky.social · 10h

www.wrkf.org/local-region...

#ElbowsUp

Trump’s comments are hurting Canadian tourism in Louisiana. Lt. Gov. Nungesser wants an apology

Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser said he’s heard from many Canadians who are avoiding the state, including upcoming festivals in Acadiana, because of Trump’s comments.

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BrianMCarroll @brianmcarroll.bsky.social · 10h

robbreport.com/food-drink/w...

@charlieangus104.bsky.social is correct:

“new figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau show that exports fell a staggering 96.8 percent in June this year compared to 2024.”

#ElbowsUp #Boycott

U.S. Wine Exports to Canada Have Plummeted 97%

The trade war President Trump has sparked with Canada has caused Canadians to purchase nearly $130 million less wine this year.

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JEM @jessica-em.bsky.social · 23h

No Tyrants 2.0 will send a message that Canadians and Americans together are champions of democracy and that power belongs to the people.
Friends in Ottawa: join Indivisible Ottawa on the York Steps next to the U.S. Embassy. Friends elsewhere: find an event near you ( 2500+ worldwide!).

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BrianMCarroll @brianmcarroll.bsky.social · 10h

#ElbowsUp

Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 3d

85% drop of American liquor sales to Canada.
We were their biggest market.
Now we're done.
Bye bye mon cowboy.

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

American spirit exports to Canada 'plummeted' 85%, says U.S. trade group | CBC News

American spirit exports to Canada "plummeted" 85 per cent in the second quarter of 2025, with the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States calling the situation "very troubling" as consumers in ...

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BrianMCarroll @brianmcarroll.bsky.social · 10h

#ElbowsUp

Man In The High Castle 🇺🇸🇨🇦🇲🇽🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🗞️⚖️📚🤬 @davek67.bsky.social · 11h

🚨⚖️📚Charlie Angus says Canada’s boycott is smashing the “MAGA economy”: US wine sales -96.8%, spirits -85%, travel losses up to $29B. Canadians are shifting to domestic brands (+78% Ontario wineries). Message to US CEOs: speak up against democratic abuse or keep losing your market. It won’t return.

CANADA CRUSHES THE MAGA ECONOMY

YouTube video by Charlie Angus

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